Chief Education Officer

Benefits:
Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work‑life balance, family‑friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

Bourne Education Trust (BET) is a growing family of primary, secondary and specialist academies, together with associate schools, across Hampshire, London and Surrey.

Transforming schools; changing lives. We are committed to social justice, high aspiration and creating sustainable, ethical and inclusive environments where our pupils and colleagues can grow.

Innovation is central to our approach. We embrace new technologies and place digital education at the heart of our strategy, recognising its power to enrich learning and transform educational experiences across our schools.

• Teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment are high‑quality, coherent and evidence‑informed.
• Educational standards and outcomes continue to improve across all schools.
• Pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, inclusion and belonging remain central to educational practice.
• Attendance and behaviour are consistently strong and supported through inclusive approaches.
• Parents, carers and communities are actively engaged as partners in education.
• Trust‑wide educational priorities are implemented consistently and effectively.

• A proven track record of successful school improvement across multiple schools, phases or contexts.
• Significant experience of senior educational leadership.
• A deep understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and inclusion.
• Strong strategic leadership and influencing skills.
• A commitment to equity, safeguarding and improving life chances for all children.
• The ability to inspire confidence and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Relevant degree and postgraduate qualification.
• NPQEL or equivalent leadership qualification.
• Evidence of recent and relevant professional development.

• Teachers' Pay and Conditions.
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities.
• Recognition for exceptional performance and long service.
• Wellbeing support, including 24/7 online GP access and an employee assistance programme.
• Access to My Staff Shop benefits platform with discounts on everyday spending.
• A strong commitment to work‑life balance.
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.